New Business

Are you starting a new automotive business which requires a dealer’s licence?

We’ll help you get your business started and help you navigate the WA automotive industry

This 2 day course has been developed specifically for new business owners or people entering automotive retail industry.

Give your business the best chance of success and choose by the Motor Trade Association of WA (MTA WA), the number one choice for West Australian dealerships, training over 350 sales people, yard managers and dealers each year.

We're the only trainer with decades of experience and in-depth knowledge of the WA Motor Vehicle Dealers Act. Nobody knows the WA automotive industry like MTA WA.

If you are entering the automotive Industry and this sounds familiar, our 2 day training course is designed for you, to not only supply the answers, but put you on the pathway to realising your dream. A combination of disciplines from the salesperson and yard manager/dealer courses the successful student will be fully aware of their obligations under the legislation.

Our trainer, a former dealer and business owner with over 20 years’ experience, will guide you through the process to understand the laws and develop your business.

The Course

Topics covered include:

Dealers obligations under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973

Dealers Licence Application process

Premises and categories of licenses

Practical completion of legal paperwork

Australian Consumer Laws and the Automotive Dealer

This course delivers

Enrolment in the online course

2 attempts at the examination within 30 days of attending the course.

2 days of intensive training with an industry expert who has decades of automotive retail experience.

Hard copy of training manual.

Hard copy and training in how to complete industry required forms.

Lunch and easy access to free parking.

Delivered at our headquarters in Balcatta.

Trainer on call after the course to answer additional questions

Assistance in lodging your licence application with the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.

We know that it can be confusing working your way through the web of regulation, that’s why our industry experts are available every step of the way, to help you with your study, passing the exam, apply to the Department of Mines, Industry Regulations and safety for your licence.

Meet the Trainer – Tony Bradshaw

MTA WA Dealer Development Tony Bradshaw first entered the automotive sales industry in 1981. Progressing through the industry in finance and sales roles and operating his own dealerships he’s got an extensive automotive and small business background. Having spent many years delivering sales and administration training for the MTA WA he has an extensive network of members and stakeholders in the industry and is passionate about staff training and business operation systems.

More Information

For more information on this course and starting an automotive business in WA contact Tony Bradshaw on 9233 9800 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.